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See page 8 The best and worst in athletics THECURRENTONLINE.COM U NIVE RSITV O F M ISSOUR I· S T. L OUIS The Current j Bopp is in; Abraham is·out has funding ------,-----_._--- Stephanie Student court Bell,a reinstated member of the overturns election student court, ". committee's decision responds to a question from for '04·'05 to disqualify Bopp SGA presidential for SGA presidency candidate Scott Bopp • Budget committee during a decides to cut BY STEFANIE TAYLOR student court News Editor hearing in funding by $20,000; early May. The Student After a lengthy student court appeal Court voted to administration finds hearing on April 29 and 30, the Student overturn a Government Association (SGA) .. funds elsewhere previous officers were finally elected. As of decision by July 1, Scott Bopp will serve as the SGA president and Mindy McNabb will Elections serve as vice president. The appeal BY STEFANIE TAYLOR Committee.
,. ". __ ~ . ~ •• • • •• ___ ~ • • ~ ·. Mh" · • •• •• __ • came after the SGA election Bopp will News Editor committee disqualified Bopp and his assume the running mate, Erin Abraham, due to office of SGA elections rule violations made by their The Current, UM-St. Louis' president on campaign manager and former SGA student news publication, has July 1. recovered its annual budget of vice president, Beth Grindstaff, $38,000 after the Student Activities Grindstaff was accused of unethical Budget Committee (SABC) denied conduct after allowing Abraham to use nearly $20,000 in funding. Following the Office of Student life after hours to the SABC's denial of appeal, make copies of campaign flyers. Chancellor Thomas George and Vice The Student Court decided Bopp Chancellor of Student Affairs, Curt would be allowed to serve as president Coonrod, stepped in to solve the because he was not directly involved in the offense," Dempsey said. ''But ''My understanding is that the student Abraham against Kenyatta Thacker Millennium Student Center computers, budget crisis. the offense. Brandon Dempsey, junior, since he wasn't the person who did it, court upbeld the decision of the and Mindy McNabb. Thacker and which could have been used for voting. The Current and its former Editor mass communications, serves · as a we couldn't charge him with the election committee regarding Erin McNabb originally appealed to the Bopp and Abraharnndividually in-Chief, Jason Granger, threatened to member on the student court "We offense." because she was invOlved in the act election committee, with complaints of appealed formally to the student corut sue over censorship violations. The chose to allow Scott to serve because, Mindy McNabb maintains that that was in question." unethical conduct regarding the use of after being disqualified by the election lawsuit would have named the listed in the election committee rules, it Bopp was not at fault. "Scott did not The original election paired the Get the Office of Student Life and committee. states that the candidate must commit do anything wrong," McNabb said, Real Slate of Scott Bopp and Erin campaigning too cbsely to university as the defendant. see SGA ELECTION S , page 3 According to the Student Press Law Center, withdrawing or reducing financial support constitutes Recent storms censorship and violates the tin;t amendment guarantee of freedom of is closed the press. cause only Chancellor George said that he did not feel pressured by the possibility }awsuit. ''Lawsuits happen every day. minor damage Its pan of running a university," George said. "We support the student to campus newspaper. It is a viable entity in this institution." BY S T£FANIE TAYL O R Vice Chancellor Coo,nrod. News Editor accompanied by Bob Samples, ' After several days of aggressive University director of winds, hail and tornado warnings, UM communications and marketing, St. Louis seems to have endured. contacted other local and regional According to the police department, no universities with student newspapers property damage was reported, but of similar quality to determine how winds caused two tree.<; to fall in Lot 11 ... other institutions handle student on South Campus. I newspaper funding and payroll. The Althougb the campus witnessed , discoveryexaminedUM-Kansas City, little damage, the Environmental Central Missouri State University and Health and Safety department is Truman State among others. reevaluating their emergency ''It was across the map. We had lots operations plans for severe weather. of input, and there was no single These procedures detail responsibilities ~J model, but we' found that UM-St of s1lldents, faculty, staff and police Louis spends a lot of money on officers during severe weather, salaries," Coonrod said, referring to "I think that the campus is the results of the research. prepared," Craig Robinson, '''There is a conflict because the Environmental Health and Safety administration supports the students in manager, said, ''But there is always determining how the money is spent, room for improvement" tr but we also support the newspaper and According to Robinson, most ils presence on campus," Coonrod campus buildings have their own said. ''Wejust try to dO'what's best for procedures for severe weather or other the University and the students." emergencies. These plans include basic Accoriling to Chancellor George, ABOVE: severe weather safety, such as seeking a an organization as visible as The Garage N, located on West Drive located just north of the CCB, was closed to small interior room and staying away Current,. there were bound to be traffic at the end of May. The Office of Transportation and Parking Services from windows. personality clashes. ''I think, in this cited the garage's deteriorating condition as the reason for its closing . "Most of the buildings are tornado • ' particular situation, some personalities resistant because of their masonry," just got in the way," George said. RIGHT: Robinson said. The current Editor-in-Chief, Kate The emergency operations plan also Drolet, will meet with administration Workers barricaded the deteriorating metal staircases in garage N, with requires all police officers to make in the near future to det.em:rine a plan sheets of ptywood. rounds during storms to secure all to keep The Current from once again buildings, The officers are required to If becoming at risk for loosing its stay on their rounds until the storm .--- -- . _. ._...... funding next year. Several models __ _------_._------becomes a threat to their personal have been examined, such as the UM safety. Because of mutual aid Kansas City mode], which allocates a ammgements, UM-St Louis would be base amount plus inflation each year. KWMU's Weber takes home two AP awards able to receive assistance from local "After a few meetings, we've law enforcement if necessary, ,discovered that we really had the same BY STEFANIE TAYLOR Scott Air Force Base. '"We try to take according to Robinson. goals for the newspaper," said Drolet -"'- --' -- ' iieu;s' EdJio~; - national news and find local angles." "With a campus community, it can ~ Weber admitted that he's not be really difficult to maintain On April 17, in Bloomington, lL, known for breaking stories. "As I was accountability," Robinson said. It is S{!,z CURRENT FUNDING·, page 3 Tom Weber was honored with First researching the Nightingale series, I much easier to make sure all of the place in Best News Writing and First kept saying to myself, 'God, I hope I faculty and staff are accounted for than Place in Investigative Series from the don't see this in the newspaper to try to account for students. ''In the ;INDEX Chicago-St. Louis Radio division of today. '" Weber said he encountered a residence halls, [students] don't !mow if Bulletin Board 2 the illinois Associated Press lot of bureaucracy because the story someone has gone to class, gone horne, ==~~=c=._~ ___---" Broadcasters Association 2003 involved the military. or is at a bar." News 3 Journalism Excellence Contest Tom ''I was very happy to receive Robinson recommended that Qp,ililions 4 8: 5 Weber works as the News Producer for awards from the Illinois AP," said students inform othen;; where they are ~ ___ _ _ --,c...... ::;;;,.....::. l on-campus National Public Radio Weber, a Chicago-area native. ''It was headed during times of extreme 'The Sdence Column 5 I (NPR) station, 90.7 KWMU-FM. also rewarding to be up against key is awareness and : Fea~~res 6 & 7 The award for Best Investigative Chicago reporters." Weber said he corruounication,"he said, Robinson ~. Series was awarded for Weber's piece, spends a lot of time keeping up with advised students, faculty and staff to be ~rts 8 & 9 "Nightingale's Swan Song?" '1 guess the news. 'The good reporters are the mindful of weather conditions and plan A a E 10 & 11 I you could say that I broke the story," ones who go out for a cup of coffee accordingly, N1:Jt'n but the funk 12 said Weber. His investigative series and come back with three story ideas." ''I think everybody sees bad KWMU news producer Tom Weber recently received two Illinois -. - . 1 examined President Bush's proposed summer storms each year. We just need Associated Press awards. budget cut and how it would affect see TOM WEBER, page 3 to follow procedures." .1ltP. Current June 7, 2004
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EL~CTIONS from page J Bopp and Abraham also filed com best decision they could within the court, both she and Abrahanl agreed SGA Assembly, which they felt would plaints against Thacker and McNabb guidelines of the election rules," that the process would have been have better represented the student for campaigning illegally in residence McNabb, who is excited about her more impartial, had it gone before the body. halls. According to the student court, term as vice-president said. both Bopp and Abraham Even though the SGA will operate "The election committee did not next year under a split ticket, McNabb necessarily have the right to rule on . looks forward to working with Bopp. this issue. Dempsey said that the SUl "Scott and I were friendly through the dent court was created to rule on mat entire process," McNabb said. 'There ters such as SGA election discrepan will be no animosity between us." cies. "We put a lot of time and energy Abraham plan to run again next into the process. We reviewed ·the year for vice president and hopes the election committee rules and policies question, of what and what are not over and over to make sure we were unethical behaviors, has been making a fair decision," Dempsey answered. ''The clause reads 'no use said. of bribery or any other unethical Bopp, formally a member of the behavior'" Abraham said, who denied student court, resigned before the any unethical behavior. "I pride eiection to avoid a conflict of interest myself on being honest. I don't think in the event of an appeal. what I did can be compared to "Scott made sure that he did not bribery." talk to the members of the court about Abraham will continue to work on the election before, during or after the the Associated Students of the appeal. He was extremely profession University of Missouri (ASUM) and al," Dempsey said. is working on a business proposal that According to McNabb, she and will allow UM-St. Louis students to Thacker had been granted permission mentor 7th and 8th grade students at to post flyers in the residential life Normandy Middle School. "I want to halls, but Bopp and Abraham were teach them how to set higher goals not. However, both sets of flyers were and about the importance of a college posted and residents did complain to education," Abraham said. the election committee. "What I was accused of really Both McNabb and Abraham felt sounds bad," Abraham said. "It that the wording of the election rules makes me out to be a really bad per Candidate Kenyatta Thacker waits on the Election Committee's kept the election committee and stu son, but I'm not." Mike Sherwinl Tbe Cummt final decision. Thacker filed a grievance against the Get Real dent court from making a fair deci While Thacker declined to com Scott Bopp discusses allegations concerning his involvement in slate, alleging that party members had violated election rules. siOri. 'The student court made the ment on the decision of the student campaign rule violations. Former president dies at 93 regarding the administration and tion did feel threatened by the possi cems." United States and the Soviet UniOjl. concerned. Reagan came to be the newspaper staff. ble lawsuit. 'The administration got The decision to return funding BY KATE DROLET Both Chancellor George and Vice backed into a wall by mistakes the was made three days after a meeting . <40 _____ " •• •• _ . _ ._•• • ••• ' _ . '. . He formed a personal connection known as the "Great Editor-in-Chie! Chancellor Coonrod said they would students made, but they are taking between The Current staff and with Soviet leader Mikhail Communicator." like to see The Current become inde- the best way for public relations." administration. Gorbachev, which did assist inmak Reagan finished his te.rm at the On Monday, June 5, Ronald • pendent of direct university funding. Vice Chancellor Coonrod said, "We' re glad that we were able to ing disarmament discussions produc end of the Cold War. He was diag Reagan, fortieth president of the The University would still allow The "This Chancellor responds to con- reach resolution," Coonrod said. tive. nosed with Alzheimer's disease in the United States, passed away in his Current indirect funding through the His role in the Iran-contra scandal early 1990's, and he battled the dis California home at the age of 93. use of office space, computers, tele did earn him negative light. Reagan ease for a decade. By the end, his Reagan's lifetime achievements phones and electricity. was discovered to be secretly supply accomplishments and relationships are numerous and varied. The former George and Coonrod said that ing funds to Nicaraguan contras that faded away with his memory. He conservative president grew up in they would like to see the newspaper were attempting to overthrow the died from pneumonia, a complication Illinois as the son of a shoe salesman. '>$ function solely on advertising rev Marxist-Leninist powers. Several of the Alzheimer's. A fOimal funeral According to those who have inter enue within the next three years. sources say that Reagan did not actu procession will take place on viewed him throughout his years as a Drolet believes it would be near ally have a great deal of knowledge Wednesday, June 9, in Washington public figure, Reagan often shared ly impossible to become indepen on the details of the plot; however, D.C., and the former president's body fond childhood memories of working dent of university funding within the his involvement was still against the will lie in state until Friday, June 11. as a lifeguard at a nearby lake. With a next three years. "I think it's going law. The funeral will take place on June Hollywood career, work as a sports to be a compromise." Theatrics played a large role in his 11 at the National Cathedral. Reagan caster and political experience as Granger, who prefers the UM role as president. Before he took will be buried at the Reagan Library governor under his belt, Reagan Kansas City model of funding, office, Reagan was president of the in California on Friday evening. entered the presidency in 1981 and agreed. 'That is way too soon," Screen Actor's Guild in Hollywood. impressed the American public with Granger said. "I'd like to see the He was an average actor by his eloquent and witty way with newspaper go independent in seven Hollywood standards, but enjoyed words. to ten years. That would give us his brief film career. His role as The president led the country enough time to build up decent out Secret Service Agent Brass Bancroft through several grave events in histo side revenue." in a series of movies brought him ry. Though his economic policy left Granger thought the adrninistra- Fonner EditoNn-Chief Jason Granger and The Cunent facutty advi recognition that he was proud of. sor Judi Linville discuss the SABC allocation with the Chancellor. the country in se.rious debt, Reagan Once he stepped into the political managed to leave the presidency with limelight, Reagan used his skills as a 63 percent approval rating. His an actor to Will the American pUblic. TOM W EBER franz page 1 admirers credit him with the final He beat incumbent candidate Jimmy blow that made the Soviet Union fall Carter in a presidential debate on software. "I like having control 4:45 am. His radio show "Morning Intelligent Talk." in 1989. Some people also believe what some would call sheer theatrics. over the digital editing process," said Edition," airs at 5:06 am. following a 90.7 KWMU was founded in 1972 that Reagan did not have any real He played off attacks on his policy ~, Weber, who also said that he liked nationally syndicated broadcast by and now employs 27 full-time and 12 hand in the collapse of the superpow plans with finger-wagging, head being in control over his own success Carl Kasell. part-time professionals. The station er, and that the nation was inherently shaking and well-timed comments. es and failures. '1f I make a mistake, After his show, Weber becomes a raises nearly three quarters of its bud weak. In the late 1980's, he signed He inspired citizens with powerful there is nobody to blame but me." reporter, researching stories and chas get through listeners contributions. the first Cold War treaty that agreed speeches filled with emotion. But the Weber, who attended Southern ing interviews. "I like to think that Shelley Kerley, station manager, was to arms reduction, and thought that he public did not see the president as a Illinois University in Carbondale and NPR is more in-depth," he said. "We proud of their state-of-the-art facilities Rona!d Reagan, fortieth presi could restore peace to the conflicted con artist who faked his sentiments, University of illinois in Springfield, try to package our stuff a little differ and dedicated staff, which reach dent of the United States, world by discussing the politically though. He is still remembered by now wakes up every morning at 3:30 ent." He went on to recite the stations 181,000 St Louis area listeners. "We passed away at the age of 93 f inflamed situation between the many as genuinely charismatic and a.m. in order to arrive on campus by slogan: "In-Depth News and are very pleased with Tom," she said. on June 5, 2004. News Briefs Alumni contributions $5,000 each, two law ftrms who 4:30 p.m. Advance regi stration is 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 .pm. For fi Womer named dean of finance. business college at make up most of donated $1 ,000 each, required. For more information more infor contact Joe Flees at UMSL Travis named dean of Keith Womer will begin his nursing college at chancellor's fund and 37 individual donations rang call Career Services at 3 14-516- 314-516-4536. new poisition as dean of of the UMSL The Alumni Association donat ing from $50 to $2,000 each. 5111. College of Business Administration Lucille Travis has been named ed $10,000 to a fund to supplement My Gateway 6.1 work ~ at the UM-St. Louis August 1. He as dean of Bl},rnes Collcge at UM UM-St. Louis chancellor Thomas F. Job search strategies New student orienta shop is currently serving as director of St. Louis Travis was the interim George's salary this year. Workshop tion Faculty and staff are invited to the Hearin Center for Enterprise dean of the College of Nursing at All new students aTe invited to attend a workshop that will focus Science and is a professor of opera University had to seek $50,000 in Texas Woman's University. She A workshop for students who are attend a general orientation that on the updated course managememt tions managemnet at The funding after hiring George for Uni versity of Mississippi in will formally start the position on $250,00 with a budget of $200,000. intersted in learning about success will cover all aspects of the student system that powers MyGateway. ill Oxford. Womer will replace July 1. The remaining $40,000 came from ful job search tips will be held in experience at UM-St. Louis. The The workshop will be held in 005 Thomas Eyssell, 'professor of three businesses who donated 278 MSC June 7 from 3:30 p.m to event will be held in MSC on June CCB on June 11 from 10:30 a.m. Mmmbop, ba du ba dop Ba du bop .. Interested In beIng a music critic ... ba du ba dop Ba du bop ba du ba dop Ba du .. .then contact US ... Mmmbop, ba du ba dop Ba du bop ... at 516-5174 ... Ba du dop Ba du op ... or [email protected] ... Ba du dop Ba du ... other... ise you'll be hearing more of thiS ... Mmmbop,ba du •• , J Page 4 ~he Current June 7, 2004 Hang on when Election niles change strikes For a long time, I despised cbange. ed back to Ft. Leonard Wood. I cried In my case, change meant moving. for davs wben we returned, missing My dad's military career bas led our every piece of my life in Heidelberg. _ family to ten locations over the last This move hurt more than anv other, not clear enough nineteen and a half years, and we are but I wanted to avoid walking back cunently gearing up for yet another. ward again. A week after our anival, I decided to attend a high school soc- As manv UM-Sl Louis students Where are they allowed to campaign Trading the cherished familiar for a place where I had no memories and cer camp where I met the man who is settle into ';"'ork, intercession classes and where are they not allowed? Are The Issue now my fiance. I still miss or the lull of summertime, the out the candicl.1tes fully aware of these no friends was always a stlUggle. Heidelberg, but at least I didn't miss ,., come of the spring Student areas" What are the pWlishments for Student Government Saying goodbye to good people hurts out on memOlies. Government Association elections violating the rules? every single time, so Starting a new year still carries momentum. Bopp and Abraham brought up the this change always in college, whether it is This time last year, students still fact that neither of them had been ille Association elections proved to be difficult. the first or last, comes were not sure who would preside over gally campaigning. The person Why do we fight with change. For fresh the organization. as Adam Buemeler caught breaking mles was serving as change? It took me men, college may be and Adam Schwadron fought for the a manager for the slate. Election rules quite a few years and were full of contro- the first experience top seat. After weeks of conflict and should mandate that all candidates several relocations to with leaving family .. controversy, Scott Bopp cunently must indicate who is an official mem Wlderstand that walking and joining ~the adult holds the title of SGA President for ber of their campaign Paliy, and all facing backwards is . versy for the second world. For non-tradi the 2004-2005 school year. members should have to agree to the pointless. Memories are tional students, college Though results were finalized official regulations. much easier to cling to is a path to a new before the beginning of the SGA tenn Are these candidates taking things than the tough realities (July I), this yeal'" confusion showed too far? Yes, those lunning for office year in a row. of building a new life, lifestyle. Try not to look back that election mles need to be c1alifled are students, but they still mirror the but watching your com at the way things "used even further to avoid allother fiasco in behavior of politicians. For the sec fort zone fade miles ~ into the rearview mirror Edior-in-CbieI to be," and jump into the future. ond year in a row the election has Campaign rules and the busy world right in This yeal" s race began fairly been contested. The student govern does not alleviate the smoothlv as the election committee ment elections are political in nature, sting of change. front of you. They may be painful. but involvement and acceptance can required"' ~ll candidates to indicate that and those running take the race seri The summer after my eighth grade punishments for vio- only provide more opportWlities to they were aware of campaign rules. ously. year, my family climbed on a plane learn and grow. Aside from a minor miscommunica The cycle of controversy is no bound for a life an entire continent tion between one longer acceptable. away. I cried as we left Ft. Leonard Chancre often strikes with little or ;, lating them are not Wood, Missouri, and moped for no w~g. It usually hits below the of the candidates ihe r u les . does ,+ ~ ~is y.ear's Where ;(\ about three months after departing. belt, and does not abide by any IUles and the committee 5::>- T: GW14- do H , ,5 (/ HUH!! E I e c t Ion Somewhere in that time span, I came of fairness. Meeting it with confi about online vot 'f - + " ..j. .J.J 11 Committee has 1ft- .,H the. ;; ·dr.:>"" .T Jn OJ9h . . -+n~t task to the gradual realization that I was a dence is a serious challenge. Letting ing, the election ... I t : ( . an unpOIUl.IJ clearly defined. continued on a Now.. ~ n vi- ~'P. r. j v~ YA ~ ahead: redefIning teenager living in Europe. My fear, nostalgia, or misery take the involvement and acceptance brought reins is all too tempting. The only path that appeared '.. {5 (/\ ~'YIO l"): lrl uF (;If 9 \,.A ' 1'1) ' election procedures We suggest me to Italy, England, France, the way to prepare for a shift in regulari- , to be successful. ) so that unethical ty is to venture out of the comfort Howevcr, before behavior and its This year's Election Czech Republic, and places that the results were offi accompanying PWl many people only dream about visit zone on a regular basis. cially posted, pres ishment are clearly ing. I made lifelong friends who Abandon familiarity by going somewhere without familiar faces, idential candi outlined. helped me to see that I had wasted tackling a huge obstacle or facing a date Kenyatta Punishments Committee needs months walking backward. Thacker fIled a hould be clear For two years I took advantage of fear. Wherever 'normal' stops and grievance a nd the rare opportunities that I found 'new' begins, know that every effort against the strict. every day. Then, completely without to confront the unknown will bolster .. " Get Those to redefine terms in warning, my dad received orders to confidence and allow you to hang on Real" caught move. Three short months later, we when change strikes and catches you flew across the ocean, this time head- off balance. p I a t violat form, i n g the official rules, which rules includ should e d b e Hidden requirements Bopp immedi making expecta- Everyone makes mistakes, some The fact that this was not caught and ate I y bigger than others. There is usually not and brought to the student's attention E r i n disquali just one person to blame, but someone until t\.vo weeks prior to graduation. Abraham, fied from the race. is usually 'at the root of every conflict. when announcements had already vice president candidate, stating that A chain of command should also be tions absolutely Although that person does not always been sent out, seems impmdent. At the the slate had violated the election established in the event of disqualifi fess up to their mistakes, someone beginning of the semester, someone Editorial mles. Bopp and Abraham fIled a cations. Should the runner-up be ends up suffering in the end. should have seen that he was a senior ., gIievance against Thacker and Mindy appointed to office, or should there be clear. All candidates Recently someone who is very and he needed to take that one extra Board McNabb, vice president candidate, as a completely new election? Assuming close to me was not able to graduate class in order to graduate on time. well. that a student votes would have auto from high school with the rest of his Not being able to walk with the rest KATE DROLET All complaints were heard by the matically elected the mnner-up is not class. He was informed just two w'eeks of his class is the worst part of the sit Election Committee, who mled in accurate or fair to others lUlllling for BECKY R OSNER and campaign prior to graduation that he would not uation. Graduating from high school is , favor of Thacker and McNabb. Bopp the position. Who has the power to be able to graduate something that happens and Abraham were disqualified and appoint officers in the event of dis MELISSA MCCRARY with the rest of his only onee in a person's ~ Thacker and McNabb were subse qualifications or controversy? Should class because he was life and this student STEFANIE TAYLOR quently appointed to the top two posts that power go to the election commit members must missing a half credit of was shorn of this by the committee. tee, student court, the SGA assembly, PAUL CRUTCHER social studies. opportunity. I guess The election mles need to be clar the entire student body? These are all The . thing that they have to go by the ified to a greater extent. Although the issues that the election committee "AMES DAUGHERTY makes the situation standards that are set Election Committee spent some time needs to address. agree to the rules. even worse is that he for everyone and not AMANDA LAVALLE and effort fixing the problems from After two years of election con did have enough cred bend the mles for one "Our opinion" reflects the the year before, the rules still lack a troversy, what gives students a reason its to graduate, but person. Not having the concise definition of terms. to have faith in the system? "Why So what do yo~ think? majority opinion of the missing that half cred proper credits results in Thacker and McNabb's complaint should I vote? Some committee will Tell us what you think! Drop Editorial Board. it caused him to not be holding off on the grad stated that the "Get Real" slate had ultimately decide on the winner," is a us a line at the office, 388 able to walk across the uation ceremony Wltil campaigned in an unauthorized area. growing thought that can only be MSC, or online at our website stage and receive his all of the requirements Maybe this is something that needs stopped with a just decisions and a diploma It seems to are fulfilled. further clarification. We should ask: successful future election. www.thecurrentonline.com LETTERS me that all too often My suggestion for ~ MAIL the counselor or advi BECKY ROSNER everyone is to watch The Current sor makes mistakes Managing Editor' your requirements 388MSC that cause the student very carefully. The Natural Bridge Rd. harm. only thing that you can St. Louis, Mo 753121 I have known many people who really tlUst is your own personal have not been able to graduate when records. Keep track of all the classes FAX planned, whether from high school or that you need to graduate and all the 314-516-6811 college, that have blamed the time classes that you take. Retain aU of your lapse on their advisor. In this specific report cards because you may need E-MAIL • Election rules not clear enough How do you feel about the case, the cOWlse1or should have auto proof that you completed and passed I [email protected] • Hang on when change strikes matically signed the student up for this classes later in your education. Letters to the editor should be social studies class. The COWlSelor No matter how accurate your I brief, and those not exceeding 200 topics we've written about? • Hidden requirements hit hard would probably argue that he should DARS report or transcript may be it is words will be given preference. have kno..:n to sign up for the class, always safe to keep things for your '!it We edit letters for clarity and However, high school is just not the own personal record. You may never same as college. Not many students know when you ' need to prove that length, not for dialect, correct • Submit a letter to the editor ness, intent or grammar. ~llletters pay close attention to the classes they transfer c1 Sherwin tIli"e h r bY .Ff photograp e Gary Sohn Paul Crutcher StaJJ Mark Reece Ray Ferguson Senior Graduate Student Chartwells Employee Campus Visitor Composition ----,,--- Mass Communications ---,,---- Wbat's yOUr pet peeve ---"------'---"--- When people get in front of you People who drive in the left Getting dressed and finding out I on the highway and drive real People who can't drive. lane and refuse to yield to only have one clean sock. slow in the fast lane. faster traffic; drivers who are unaware of their surroundings. ----,,---- .--'---- " ~'-'-- ""';;;"'::':""":"""-_" ---:..- ----,,---- June 7, 2004 'tire Current Page 5 Climate chaDges: Chancellor George, President tbey ar'e too high. I reccomend that ment says the following: "we m'e Floyd, UMSL SGA President, Board our trustees' groups that do plivate working hard to ensure that the of Curators, Student Curators and fund raising in Kansas City, donate University of Missouli is accessible, other UM System Leadel'S: $50,000 to each campus to supple affordable, and accountable to those ment students tuition, not to already we serve." I think that affordable and I was alarmed to read about UM high salaries. It should not matter acountable are key words. Not .s cience fiction System President Floyd asking for what other systems payor what I am an UMSL gr-adutate and an1 $50K to help pay for UMSL CEO's are making. The UM System very concerned about this request for dented and extended summer heat In the Pacific, this now warm, salty Chancellor George's $250,000 salary. is a public university system, not a donations. I look forwm'd to respons •• wave should recognize is one of the surface water now flows south and Why is it necessary for "donations" to corporation . es from chancellors, curators, and of possible effects of th~ global warm west again, past Australia and be made to pay such a high salary? I also urge curators to use ally course the System President regard mg. Southeast Asia, and joins the south President Floyd's annual compensa donations or endowments for other ing the justification for such enOl1TIUS While some non-scientists contin ward-flowing warmed, salty water tion is $350,000, plus an additional projects on our system's campuses. salm'ies and donations being used for ue to deny that global warming is tak from the Indian Ocean. This warm $50,000 per year in deferred compen For example, we could use the dona the salaries of persons who already ing place, the scientific evidence has surface current travels south of Africa sation dependant on successful per tions to pay for the expensive parking get paid enough. Please do not send continued to accumulate, so that now and flows north across the Atlantic formance reviews. UMC Chancellor . garages at UMSL, or build more me a fmID letter. nearly all scientists recognize that the and along the eastern coasts of Central Gilliand got a 36 percent raise. Are facilities for residents on UMSL's Again, thank: you for your inlme process is underway. They also recog America, and then it joins the Gulf these raises also performance based? south campus, or what about creating diate attention to my letter, and I look nize that the extensive impact of Stream flowing north along the I am very concemed about the justifi scholars ips to help less fortunate stu foward to yoU!' response. human activities are undeniably Americoo coast. The warm surface cations for these very high salaries. dents pay for the 7.5 percent increase involved. The temperature of the cun-ent then crosses the Atlootic to . With continued budget constraints in tuition costs this year? Didn't With warmest regar'ds, I am Earth's s~ace increased significantly Western Europe, and is drawn north in the state, a 7.5 increase in school UMKC's students tuitions go up 20 during the last century, with ten of the along the coast where it releases heat tuition, and only a 2 percent increase percent this year? I know that some Sincerely, warmest years on record occurring in to warm the atmosphere, ood Western in faculty salaries, how is it possible students have to go part time because the 1990s. Those who would deny Europe. Once the heat is released and that this there is such a disparity in they can't pay for the increasing costs J jsa Foehner global warming seem to be oblivious the water becomes cold again, the these number'S? Even if these raises in tuition. UMSL Graduate CATHERI·NE MARQUEE to the gradual accumulation of evi denser, salty water sinks in the north are from donation, I still think that President Floyd's mission state- HOMEYER dence, but this slow build up of infor AtlootiC as it flows north to the Arctic, mation is how science generally restarting the cycle of drawing Science Columnist moves forward, not by sudden discov warmer water from the south. ery. The saltiness is imPOItant to this TIle release of the summer disaster Abrupt climate change has hap process. Melting polar ice, which is movie 'The Day After Tomon'ow," in pened on earth before. In these events, fresh water, dilutes the salinity of the conditions move toward a critical tip cold water. If it becomes too dilute which melting polar ice caps triggers Dear Ms. Foehner: ping point, after which the chooge and less dense, the cold water does not to use privately raised and gifted on this matter. sudden global climate change, has funds to make the adjustments starts in unstoppable fashion and ~es sink and disrupts the oceoo circula- . people wondering how much science Thank you for sharing your com instead of state general operating Take care. place suddenly, in geological terms, tion. The Gulf Stream, part of a large is in this science fiction tale. Abrupt ments on the compensation for the funds. I believed this was the cor equivalent to the bursting of a dam. circulation of slliface water in the climate change is possible, and has chancellors. This was an extremely rect approach given the various bud Sincerely, Scientists have discovered that during north Atlantic, is a strong cun'ent that occun'ed in Earth's past, but the speed complex issues that we struggled getary considerations within and the Younger Dryas period there was a helps drive the warm water to EU!'ope. and the extent of the rapid cooling with last fall. It is important to note without the University. It is impor Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D. period of abrupt cooling linked to dis The Gulf Stream is part of the overall shown in the movie is fiction. Ten that it was necessary to raise the tant to recogrtize that the salaries in ruption of ocean circulation, by the thermohaline circulation, but it is par President days to a new Ice Age isn't likely, but salaries of the chancellors for . same method envisioned in the tially driven by \vinds on the ocean fact are comparable to salmies of University of Missouri ten years to dramatic local climate recruitment and retention purposes. other presidents/chancellors at simi 321 University Hall Pentagon report and the movie. This surface. A disruption of the thermoha shifts could potentially occur. So how In recogrtition of the fiscal crisis lar institutions. Columbia, Missouri 65211 event took place about 12,000 years, line circulation at deep ocean levels much of this tale might be possible? facing the University and the State dUlIDg a warming trend at the end of would not stop the Gulf Stream, but I trust this response helps to pro Before we look at that question, let of Missouri, the decision was made vide you with a better perspective us review ailother climate change the last Ice Age. However, the effect the water it circulates would not be as in that event, in the Pentagon sce story reported in the news. Although it as warm or salty and it might not travel nario but unlike the movie, is geo as far across the ocean. was not noted in the local press here, a logically short term and lOCal effect, Unlike the abrupt climate changes the Februmy 2004 issue of Fortune which represents a break in the over in the Pentagon scenmio and the magazine discussed the existence of a all warming trend. "Abrupt climate movie plot, global warming will be a report prepared for the Pentagon on What do the readers think: the effects of abrupt climate change change" in this case means in the 10ng-terID change. According to cli and the national security issues it may space of ten yem'S, not a few days, and matologists, we are in an interglacial it was "temporary" in that such an warming period, and the extent and Results from the weekly web poll: raise. This Pentagon report proposed a j----- .----. -.----.-.-- --. scenario in which global warming effect might be erased in decades. speed of that warming is being accel So how coo global warming make erated by the release of carbon diox triggers a melting of polar ice caps, things cooler? Ocean circulation pat diluting the salinity of the nearlJy sea ide and other heat-trapping gases, j What shou d b u en fOI h terns are one of the things that deter deforestation, and other effects of water and interrupting the ocean's mine the climate of a particular area. human activities. Since these are thennohaline circulation. DiSluption Western Europe is warmed by cur human activities, we can exert some sol iers h b of this cycle would stop the currents rents driven by thennohaline circula control over this trend. Carbon diox that bring warm water from the trop tion, bringing warm water from the ics to Western Europe, which would ide levels are higher than they have tropic-s across the surface of the north been in 400, 000 years. The earth is create rapid cooling in thai ru:ea The Atlantlc, as part of ~ complex world getting warmer. which will cause ris Life in j ail 48% report also describes other effects of .. the disIUption, including rising tem wide ciJculation pattern. Let us look at ing sea levels and changes in rainfall tile ocean's thermohaline circulation, patterns. This overall climate change peratures in other areas, droughts in The same kind of abuse 23% or the "great ocean conveyor belt," for may include abIUpt climate changes, agricultural areas. coastal flooding, a moment but will also include other extreme and other local climate effects. The Nothing 27% The keys here m'e changes in the weather events of many kinds and report also describes disruptions in saltiness of ocean water and variations erratic weather patterns along with I don't ca re 22% food and water supplies, social upheavals and mass migration of in temperature in oceans around the increasing heat waves. Increasing world. The variations drive a circula unpredictability in the weather and effected populations with huge tion pattern that moves water and heat general warming are likely effect~, *www.thecurrentonline.com does not limit votes per national security and geopolitical around the world. In colder latitudes though the exact nature and timing of person and the poll is not a scientific sampling. ramifications. approaching the Poles, cold, salty The Pentagon repolt was intended the chooges in unknown. Right now, Results via WWl'oc!hecurrentonlil1e.com as a worst-case scenario for strategic (and hence denser) water sinks to we can take steps to slow this process lower levels of the oceans, drawing in and reduce the chance of abrupt cli planning purposes and deliberately warmer water from warmer latitudes mate changes, but in a few years it pushes the far end of the likely effects to replace it at the surface. In the will not be possible. of global warming and climate North Atlantic, the deep, cold water change. The movie, which uses the flows south along Canada, then south same trig",oering event for abIUpt cli mate change, actually goes beyond across the Atlantic w the eastern coast of South American and along that the possible into fiction. j\1ark Your Calendar! coast down to Antarctica. More sink However, the starting point is sci ing cold water around Antarctica joins ence and the public shouldn't feel too Upcoming Fall 2004 Career Services Events comfortable about that. While ten this cold, deep cun-ent to flow north along the eastern coast of Africa ood days to a new Ice Age in the Northem into the Indian Ocean and south of the hemisphere isn' t likely, ten years to UMSL August Teacher Job Fa ir Indian Ocean across to the Pacific. In rapid cooling in Western Europe is Friday, August 6, 2004 - 9 a.m. ~ 1 p.m . - M ark Twain Building • both the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, much more possible. That kind of dis Admission is FREE for pre- registered job seekers. Pre-register on line at ruption is significant, along with other the cold deep water gradually rises to the surface, where it is warmed by the increases in climate instability, which www.umsl.edufcareerjactivities.h tmI. Pre-registration deadline is 7/30/2004. sun, and also where it becomes saltier anyone who recalls the extensive loss due to evaporation, as it flows north. Admission is $5 at the door. of life in France during their unprece- ResumeMania 'W eek Monday, August 30,2004 - -Friday, Septembe1' 3, 2004. Submit your reSUllle on line at r [email protected]. One of our Career Specialists will critique it and m.ail it b ack to you w i thin 24 hours. Career Days 2004 Tuesday, September 14 & W ednesday, September 15, 2004 -10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Century Rooms, Millennium. Student Center. Meet with many enlp]oyers to discuss elTIployment opporh:mities. This event is FREE and open to UMSL students and alumni ONLY. On-Campus Interviews - Fall 2004 September 27,2004 to November 19, 2004 All interviews will take place in Career Services, 278 Millennium Student Center. You must be registered with Career Services and have your reSUI11e in our database to participate. Visit our web page for a list of companies scheduled to interview on campus. Etiquette Banquet Tuesday, October 26, 20'04 ~-1 2 : 3 0 p.m. Lunch session includes guidance from a professional etiquette consulta.nt. Tickets may be purchased in Career Services - $10 for Career Services registrants - $20 for all other students. For more information 011 any of these C'venb, p h~8e contact: Career Services 278 Millenniw'11. Student Center 314-516-5111 career [email protected] www.umsl.edu/career " Page 6 <14e Current ]Ul1e 7, 2D04 National Association of B-ack doulrnlalists at UM·St. _ouis needs members to con,tinue Journalists," Hunter said, regarding BY G ARY SOHN the NAB] Features Associate Hunter has participated as an The National Association of instructor for a number of years in Black Journalists (NABJ) at UM-St. the seven-week annual workshops Louis is in need of student leader sponsored by the local chapter of ship. According to NABJ faculty NAB] These workshops are for advisor Michael Smith, the organiza minority high school students inter tion has not been active because it ested in journalism. Comprehensive currently does not have a president classes in print broadcast and public and has not reported any returning relations are held at UM-St. Louis, members. on Saturdays, throughout the months "This organization hasn't been of January and February. active because their president hasn't HW1ter has witnessed some slow, contacted me and I don't know if but positive changes in the news they even have a president since the business. last one graduated last semester," "1 was the first African American Smith said. news anchor to be given a regular The UM-St. Louis NAB] makes Monday through Friday prime-time up only a small percentage of the newscast in St. Louis. As amazing as nationwide organization. it sometimes seems to me, this didn't Nationally, the NAJB was found happen until 1974," Hunter said. "I ed on December 12, 1975. Today it entered into the news business in is the largest organization of African 1970. Just think ... television got start American journalists in the world. ed right after World W3f IT ende4 yet With 3,300 member;;, the NABJ has it was not until three decade.s later many professional and student chap that a black person got that presti ters serving the community. gious spot. There were African NAB] mainly focuses on provid American anchors in St. Louis before 1974, but we were all assigned to the ing quality programs and services to Dr. Julius Hunter, a veteran broadcaster of 33 years, is now applying the skills that he weekends only." advocates of and on behalf of black learned to community relations at St. ,Louis University. journalists worldwide. Their slog <.m Despite advancements of African American anchors, content of the is clearly stated on their website, students looking for jobs, as well as prominent news reporter, such as Hunter has had seven books pub news regarding blacks concerns the www.nabj.org/about.html. llc1lding numerous opportunities for Julius Hunter, is an active member. lished. NAB] and Hunter. Smith recalled the University students interested in the communi Not only is Hunter an NABJ "1 imagine that I am among the Hunter claims that some stations chapter of NAB] working with the cation field," Smith said. member, but he is also the Vice first to pay my annual dues each are still caught up in negative news St. Louis area chapter. The NAB] assists students inter President for Community Relations year, when the statement comes out representations regarding the black "They do a career day each year ested in careers in journalism, public at Saint Louis University. While for the renewal. That's because I corrununity. on campus. They mentor high relations and marketing. having 33 years of experience in believe in the mission and goals of school students, as well as college According to Smith, almost every broadcast and print journalism, the National Association of Black see NABJ, page 7 ------~------ EDITOR M ELISSA McCRARY .. . '. . .~ .. Features Editor phone: 516-5174 fax: 516-6811 Damien Johnson, junior, criminology, checks out the view from below one of the pieces featured at the opening reception Thursday of the new exhibit Ferris IIMind Gamesll at Gallery 210. wheel transports Gal ery 21 0 displays art riders back to 1904 works by St. ouis artists BY MELISSA M CCRARY BY M ELISSA M CCRARY ships and even awards for their Michael Keller, Robert Goetz and ...... unique abilities." Ron Laboray. "Exposure Vll: Mind Features Editior Features Editor Anderson pointed out the graphite Games" is a multi-media exhibition Acrylic paintings, pen and ink drawing of a human as one of her focusing on conceptual art, with dif drawings, graphite collages, mono favolites in the "Portfolio" display. ferent media, including video, instal prints, photographs and sculptures Each piece of work was marked lation and printing. Throughout the summer, people are just a few types of artwork dis by the artist's name, title and art Goetz, who received his Masters can experience the 1904 World's Fair played in the Gallery 210 "Portfolio" media used. Subjects included frogs, degree in' Fine Art from Washington by taking a ride on an 11 story Ferns art exhibition at UM-St. Louis. tigers, angels, ballerinas, self-por University, is delighted to display his wheel in Forest Park. The Central Visual and traits, still life and cartoon characters. art. On Apri130, 1904, when St. Louis Perfomling Arts High School, a St. Various black and white photographs "With my work, I explore a cross began one of the largest celebrations Louis magnet school, has selected of architecture, constellations, chil over between photography and video in the world. For eight months, over thirty-two students to display over dren and outdoor scenery were some movement by taking print images in 20 million visitors came to take part 100 pieces of art in a special exhibit images presented by students inter virtual space and putting them in a in the festivities held in Forest Park. open to the public. ested in photography. There were traditional environment such as a pic The main purpose of the 1904 Damien Johnson, UM-St. Louis many stoneware pieces including ture," Goetz said. 'This form of dig- . World's Fair was to celebrate the cen student and art gallery employee, pots, bowls, vases, human figures, ita! and traditional media is an eigh tennial of the Louisiana Purchase, explained the major intention of the animals and glass-decorated plates. teenth century photo process." commemorate the voyages of Lewis art show. "This exhibit was supposed to be Another artist and gallery curator, and Clark and to give recognition to "This display lets the public see primarily focused toward the Central Laboray shared what he believes vis inventions like the new gasoline how great of artists these students itors can expect from the exhibit. powered automobile. Twenty-five [Visual and Performing Arts 1 High really are and gives them the oppor School graduates, but since there "All works are linked together countries came and built pavilions tunity to gain expelience in the pro were · not enough pieces of work, through mind games and play," and 11 grand palaces displayed fessional art world," Johnson said. other students were recommended to Laboray said. exhibits. There were amusement Despite the fact that the students the gallery by teachers," Anderson Laboray also received his Masters rides, games, entertainment and food Ron Laboray (at right) talks about the work on display at who display artwork are betvveen 14 said. degree in Fine Art from Washington from around the world. the opening reception Thursday for the new Gallery 210 and 18 years old and none of them The public can view "Portfolio" University and has displayed his This year marks the 1 DOth exhibit IIMind Games.1I Laboray is one of four artists have art degrees, they are often asked daily from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. until pieces at the Contemporary Art anniversary of the 1904 World's Fair. whose work is featured in the exhibit, which he also curat to display their pieces at St. Louis June 12 at Exhibition Space A, Museum in St'. Louis and at the Los New Year's Eve kicked off ed. IIMind Gamesil will be shown until September 11. area community centers, public Gallery 210. Gallery 210 is open Angeles Raid Projects. He is locally "Celebrate 2004," starting with a fire schools and galleries. Tuesday through Satmday. sponsored by the Phillip Slein works display and the bright lights of 'These students have so much In addition to "Portfolio," Gallery Gallery and, in Chicago, is represent ing from the popular animated TV revealing 121 similar cities. the Giant Wheel in Forest Park. potential," Katie Anderson, mt 210 is hosting "Exposme VII: Mind ed by the Peter Miller Gallery. sitcom, "The Simpson's." Laboray "Exposure VII: Mind Games" gallery assistant said. "Some of the Gan1es ," featuring the work of four One of Laboray's works is a map found all towns and cities named will be on display in Exhibition Springfield in the United States, Space B until September 11,2004. see FERRIS WHEEL, page 12 students have received art scholar- St. Louis artists: Brian Burnett, with a study of pop culture, borrow- June 7,2004 Page 7 Sid Savan's delivers final lecture at UMSL informed voters who must use the only 30 percent of the votes and the "Ignorant do respond to TV spots . .. Sayan predicts privilege responsibly. independents make up 10 percent," They can't avoid them, especially if "You have a very powerful tool in. Savan said. you buy enough. So, when a candidate winner of 2004 your bands, when you're in the voting ''Democrats have it easier, but they Like anything" takes a firm position on a controversial booth. Like anything that powerful, to still can't win without the ignorant," he that powerful, issue, what he or she really does is lose presidency vote without knowledge is extremely said. "If they get all of the Democratic votes from the ignorant...not win any. dangerous, like giving a loaded pistol and Democratic-leaning votes plus the to vote w ithout Because the ignorant are not really to a child," Savan said. independent votes, they still can't win. knowledge is interested, they really only pay atten His lecture series was founded by Democrats have 35 percent of the extremely dan tion to a political pOSition when they BY GARY SOHN years of research, based on lost elec votes and the independents make up disagree with it. Ignorant vote against, Features Associate tions which wasted large amounts of 10 percent. 35 plus 10 equals 45 per gerous, like not [for an issue]. This is one of the money on those failed campaigns. cent So you have to convince the giving a loaded reasons why negative campaigns work Lecturer Sid Savan presented Savan dedicated his speech to "the ignorant in order to win." so well," Savan said. Savan's Seven Campaign pistol to a ones who lost elections, because they According to Savan, in order for a "George W. [Bush] was way ahead Commandments before retiring last taught me so much." party to win an election they must child. in the surfacing stage of the 2000 • montll. Savan lectured at UM-St. Savan's Seven Campaign focus on the ignorant or uninformed Campaign," Savan said. 'That was Louis for over 15 years and gave his Commandments are seven practical voters. - Sid Sayan, retired because he was saying nothing in the final speech on Politics this May. strategies for winning elections. "So, your job in an election cam lecturer in communi campaign. When he was forced by the "I've always been interested in pol .''They will form the seven criteria paign is," Savan said, "to get the intel cation debates to take positions, his polls itics," Savan said. "I was a poll watch we will use in the presidential election lectually lazy, uninformed, emotion staIted going down." er before I was 16 years old, before of 2004 to determine the winner," driven, short-cut-taking bigots to vote Savan's second canlpaign com . computers did it for you." Savan said. your way." mandment was to never campaign for ~ Savan has handled political His seven campaign CDmmand If CDncerned candidates want the the votes already secured. accounts, as well as run an ad and pub ments were based on the theory that 20 ignorant vote, they should follow the " "If you're running as a Democrat, lic q:lations agency for 40 years, and percent of the electorate is perennially seven campaign commandments laid you already have the Democratic vote believes this is why he understands tlle uniformed, or as Savan titled them, the out by Savan, he disclosed. and the so-called Independents who way political campaigns work. tion to a political position. avoid are the spots bought on TV and ignorant The first commandment Savan pre Savan elucidated that television and radio," Savan said. lean Democratic. Don't prove to tlle Savan gave his last speech in the Savan explained why it is imP9rtant sented was to say nothing in a media Democrats how liberal you are," SGA chamber on May 5, wrapping up radio ads are vital in campaigning for "I never really worried about what for both informed Democrats and campaign. the ignorant vote. my political clients said in speeches. It Savan said. "Likewise, if you're ~ his three-part lecture series, Savan's Republicans to call on the ignorant 20 According to Savan, taking a stand Republican, why campaign for the Three Final Lectures. Over 20 people ''The ignorant don't listen to politi made them feel better, and tlle ignorant percent of the voting population in on controversial issues in a media cal speeches; they don't read about pol never were aware of those positions," conservative vote? Would tlley vote showed up to hear his final lecture, Missouri. campaign only causes a political can for that Democratic liberal? Would "Who Will Win tlle Presidency in itics in the newspaper, they don't watch he said. "Even if a Republican in this area didate to lose votes amongst the igno the news shows on TV. Except tlle Savan advised, during his finallec they stay home and see tllat 2004." gets all of the Republican and rant, who have the ability to sway an Democratic liberal win?" He began his lecture by discussing weatller and the sports, tlley real! y ture, those candidates who take a posi Republican leaning votes and all of the election at any juncture. The ignorant aren't tllat interested in tlle news. But tion on valid issues, in television or the power of voting. independents votes, he or she still can't only get their news fi'om TV and radio ,tit According to Sayan, voting is a tlley do watch TV and listen to radio; radio spots, have nothing to gain and win the. election. Republicans have spots and usually vote only in opposi- see SAVAN, page 12 powerful tool and should be used by tlle only thing about politics they can't plenty to lose. Students save cash shopping for books online BY MELISSA MCCRARY like Bames and Nobles and Borders like to resell my books online, because explained how book buybacks work. Featul'es Editor have made book shopping easier, I think that I receive more money "Prior to the buyback, the book more secure and easier to locate, by back, ratller than by reselling tllem on store sets up a database of titles that offering online sales to tlleir cus can1pus." will be used for tlle next semester. When it comes to college, students tomers.Bames and Nobles employee, Depending on the company, a per MBS scans each book, and if the try to manage tlleir money tlle best Mike Coleman recommends people son might be required to set up an bookstore needs tllat title, tllen a stu way they can. With costs of books, purchase their books through Barnes account before he or she can buy or dent is paid half of the new price, even parking, campus living, food, student and Nobles' online store. sell their books online. Amazon if it was used when the student pur activity fees andloans, numerous stu "With shopping for books online, allows people to set their own price; chased it," Vogler said. "Even tllough dents hold part-time jobs or search to people don't have to worry if our store however, the price of an item must be a book might be listed in tlle databa-;e, get tlle most out of tlleir college is open or making an extra trip to wait at or below the company's suggested not everyone's books can be bought expenses. at a register," Coleman said.Borders price. back. The quantity of books bought One way that some students might has tean1ed up with amazon.com to The suggested price quote is based back is detemlined by tlle number that try to save money is by shopping allow customers to shop from their on the future demand, the current is needed for the upcoming semester, around for tlle cheapest text books and homes, list their own items to sell and stock availability and tlle condition of and how many the bookstore may returning their used books to eam find buyers through online market the book. Although people can make have on hand." extra cash. With the fast growing places.If a person chooses to .ell tlleir money by selling tlleir own books Find options regarding purchasing advancement of the Internet, more stu items, themselves, tlley can click on online, most companies collect a per and book buyback prospects online, dents are beginning to shop online for "Sell Yours Here" or "Sell Your Sluff' centage of the sales price. At the through tlle UM-St. Louis bookstore their textbooks. on the navigation bar. University Bookstore at UM-St. website, www.umslbookstore.CDm, or Online book companies allow stu Law-a Haywood, junior, p _cho lo Louis, a wh ole ale book company, from Follett Campus Book Service. dents to list and sell their books gy, is one student who has previously Missouri Book Services (MBS), gives In addition, students are permitted to sold books onlin . students the opportunity to resell tlleir post 'Used Books for Sale' notices on Buying and selling books online is becoming a trend for stu through auctions, marketplaces and "Listing a book for sale online is books at the end of each semester. bulletin boards located in many differ dents who have found it to be a better deal than going to a book buyback centers.Top bookstores not very difficult," Haywood aid. "I Textbook manager Teri Vogler ent areas around campus. bookstore. NAB"', from page 6 ora "TIl ere is still a tendency of some order of tll.: Jay," Hunter said. profession, and in many cases repre j ob -to b"'Uild 'Yo,"'", stations to quickly, and without Hunter believes that tlle organiza sent a collective membership in poli investigation, label any cdme story's tion has been a great agency for net cy proceedings in Washington," re8~e? location as being in 'North St. working and assisting black people Fiske said. Louis.' For some stations. crime in in find job opportunities. Fiske went on to say that Powell St. Louis is often as<;U1ned 'North St. Another prominent African respects tlle fact tllat tllere is a com Louis' and North St. Louis is a American person involved with bination of promoting the advance euphemism for the black communi- media is Federal Communications ments of blacks and also taking on COlrunission (FCC) Chairman broader issues tllat involve journal Hunter went on to say how mem Michael Powell. Powell was unable Ism. bers of NABJ havc noticed that in to talk directly to 17!e Current, but Powell has met witll many NAB] nine out of ten cas"" a black suspect shared his thoughts and feelings members, in various forums, inter would be paraded before tlle canleras about tlle importance of having an views, television and radio shows, by the police department. \vhereas organization like Niill], through his and, overall, he believes tllose sorts only three out of ten white suspects media news contact, David Fiske. organizations play important profes we be brought to the media's atten "Powell believes in membership sional roles. tion. organizations. They play a very Any UM-St. Louis student inter "Organizations like the NAB] important role. 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II vnlictw iih ""10th" d ler or coupoo. (I valid "ith any othe r offer or ",upon. INFORMA TION _ Valid oll l l'~ ! Hampton A"". .. St '"li d only a: Hampton A"" .. 3t Vo id onf{ at Hampto n A'/a., 81. Valid Dilly" Hamp tC<1 p,,·e .. 3t >l 9316 Koenig Circle Cn3rE SR ock Rd. N. U ndber~ . I Cha,ics Rock Rd_ N. U il'j tEr~. II ehJ de, R"ck Rd. N Lhldb ergh, II Charle!; Rock Rd., N. Lindber~ . NNih Oa ks PI !ll~ JI>:! GrnvolS Pl oza J Nor.h Oaks Plaza and GroY,"s Piaza II North 03'" Pla>J and GrJ\')is Plaza II Nor~l Oaks Plaza.n Mike Sherwin/ T1Je Current Senior Logan Hughes gets ready to play ball. Spring season 2004 THE ORST BY .JAM ES D A U G HERTY American and UM-St. Louis Hall of Sports Editor Fanler Chris Pilz became the new head coach for the team. Hopefully this ship will be on course soon. The ne t few teams fall somewhere in As the fan popul ation is not over the middle. Due to unexpected disap whelming at UM-St. Louis. some students pointments, the men's golf team did not may be wondering how Univer- ity ports peLf orm so we Ll in the end. Head coach, J AMES DAUGHERTY teams ranked by and large in athletics. James Trittler resigned, and it remains to This spring, seven sports teams com be seen who will replace him. The Sports Editor peted in Division II athletics. It was not women's softball team placed higher than the best season for the University en bloc, last year and had a better record at 27-27 phone: 516-5174 and so the 'best' and the 'worst' are not (9-9 onferenc , but they did not fare so fax: 516-6811 necessarily relative to last year's results or well in the conference tournament and Mike Sherwin/ The Cun-ent , to other tearns in the conference, but more wound up with a SL~th place finish. The so relative to other teams within the athlet women' golf tearn, despite a tirst place UM-st. Louis Riverwoman M,egan Albers takes a free-throw shot. The UM -st. Louis Questions ic department. fmish in one tournament and second place . women's basketball team did not rank high in this year's division. The team was under or For e.,"{ample, this year's basketball in another, didn't make UJe regional tour direction from a new coach, and often played lacking regular starters. The women's over Comments? teams fall under the 'worst' category. Th nament. Now, on to the blight spots in the all record was 7-20. entire season. Send me an e-mail women's basketball team had an overall record of 7-20 (4-16 conference). Their With a record of 11-8 (4-4 conference) [email protected] season will not be one to brag heartily and a third place finish in the conference about. Their record did not even allm tournament, the men's tennis team secured them to enter the conference tournament, the spot of next-ta-best. A sub-par record which takes the top eight teams in a con against fellow Division n teams kept them Hughes receives ference of just eleven. However, there is a from moving into the regional tournament. justifiable defense. First, the team The bright spot of the season was the Paragon award received a new head coach this year, and breaking of the school win record by the majority of the team was as unfamiliar senior captain Matt Vaulkard. .... - . - with him as they were u;ith one another . "We are getting two new kids to make Courtesy Sports Information Second, the team had between seven and us more competitive in practice and Office eight starters in all of their games, fi ve matches," Tennis Coach Rick Gyl1enborg short of what is considered essential. said. "Especially during the fall, we will Missouri-St. Louis baseball Third, there were five games tbat the team be getting more work and our practices player Logan Hughes (Walnut lost by less than five points. Given the will be more intense." Shade, Mo./Branson) was named aforementioned obstacles, they did not fair The best team of the spring was the the recipient of the Great Lakes so terribly. About rebuilding the team? UM-St. Louis baseball team. With a Valley Conference Richard F. Coach Buchanan believes they're only record of 30-23-] (23-13 conference) and Scharf Paragon Award as voted on eight recruits away. a second place finish in the conference by the league. He becomes the first ''We are gomg to actually look like a tournament, no other team rivaled their ever UM-St. Louis student-athlete basketball team next year," Buchanan success. As fate would have it, the one to receive this award and adds to said. "We've recruited to ftll positions team needed to beat in order to place in the his list of honors this season. rather than forcing players into slots they regional tournament, was the team that Earlier this week, Hughes was .. are not used to. We will have a good mix won conference. (Thank you, Northern named a CoSIDA Academic All of size and speed, so we should be more Kentucky University.) Like the tennis District First Team Selection and athletic than last year." team, this year's baseball team also fell was named a GLVC Second Team Second place for worst team of the year short of last year's accomplishments. In All-Conference selection earlier goes to the men's basketball team; who the end there were bright spots, with four this year as well. posted a record of 9-18 (5-15 conference) players named to all-regional teams and The Richard F. Scharf Paragon and also kept out of the conference tourna the Great Lakes Valley Conference • Amanda Schniederrneyerl The Current Award was established prior to the ment. They do not have as many excuses Paragon Award was received by Logan 1990-91 school year in honor of as the women's team for their lack of suc Hughes, an award reserved for a player in Francis Lam, freshman, leaps after the tennis ball to ensure himself a win against Richard F. Scharf, Commissioner cess, but they did have a few positive conference who shows exceptional acade Lindenwood University. The men's tennis team finished thrid place in the Great Lakes Emeritus of the Great Lakes Valley notes. They did better than last year's all mics, leadership, and athleticism. So, that Valley Conference tournament. Conference. The Paragon Award is time low. In addition, NCAA AlI- is how UMSL's sports season concluded. awarded annually to one male and one female student-athlete based on academic excellence, athletic ability and achievement, character and leadership to represent the best Successful sports recruiting always a student-athletes the GLVC has to offer. Hughes was voted as a co recipient on the men's side, earning challenge for UMSL coaches and staff the honor along with Southern Indiana soccer player Duncan Navigating the complicated rules set by the NCAA is no easy task; mistakes can be costly Bray, and SIU Edwardsville soft ball player Jenny Esker won the generic template. rules governing exactly who can be tournaments where the players and all women's award. The recipients BY .JAMES DAUGHERTY Webber. Because he and other players ...... _ --'.' - ' " at the University of Michigan received The year is broken up into four contacted. Students who will be will be honored during a reception Sports Editor their stats are listed on a spreadsheet, periods. There is a period of evalua juniors or seniors in the following fall at the GLVC spring meetings on special perks and benefits not given to including player infornlation on every May 26 in Indianpolis, Ind. everyone (gifts which included large tion in JUly. Coaches may watch play tenn may be sent letters informing thing from height and weight to G.PA. ~ Hughes was · the starting third One of the most complicated and amounts of cash) Webber was investi ers at games, but they can not commu them about particular sports programs, There are high school coaches who gated and suspended for eight games nicate with them. Upon enteling a but student athletes who will be fresh baseman for UMSL and batted heavily regulated aspects of sports broker for their players by initiating. fourth in the order all year. He was beyond the high school level is recruit this past season. gym, parents of players will go in one men or sophomores may .only receive There are also a large number ofletters a GLVC Second Team All ing. Another example is the dishonor direction and coaches another. This is generic correspondence about the and e-mails that coaches get year revolving the University of Colorado to prevent any illegal contact. The institution. Verbal contact is off limits Conference selection at third base It wouldn't seem so in theory, how round from players and agencies after hitting .345 on the season, ever, rather a fairly simple concept. A football team. The university's foot next period is a quiet period. Coaches to underclassman. advertising them. . These are great third best on the team, and led the coach discovers a player he fancies, ball coach, Gary Barnett, was investi are not allowed to leave the campus to Among the many regulations in opportunities to scout new players. gated for a number of accusations, recruit, but prospects can visit campus Rivennen with 70 hits, six home tries to convince the athlete to play for recruiting, there are a few memorable "Half of recruiting is luck. Of among them selling sex to recruit play es and to coaches at the university. runs and 56 RBis. His 56 RBis tied his university and then the player talk ones. School jets can be used to pick course, there is a lot of hard work ers. Then comes a dead period, which lastS the school record for most RBIs in either commits or refuses. It is not as up recruits, but not helicopters. Limos involved. I would say, though, that At Division II level athletics, things only two days, but absolutely no con are not allowed. Upon arrival to the a single season, matching the if the ordeal is a United Nations peace networking does much of the work are not quite so dramatic, but it does tact can be initiated by either side, in school, it is prohibited for the school record he set last year. Hughes summit. Unfortunately, the U.S. (and and it might not even be considered get out of hand, causing entire teams to any way. The dead period directly pre scored 39 runs on the season and the entire world, for that matter) tends band to strike up a tune of welcome. recruiting," Coach Rick Gyllengborg lose winning seasons because of dis had 12 doubles with a slugging to take sports very seriously, and even cedes the National Letter of Intent As Coach Buchanan put it, "You know of the men's tennis team said. .. qualification. In explanation of this signing in early November and again those rUles are in place because some percentage of .517. Hughes started at the collegiate level, a lot Cif money Hopefully, some networking luck off the season with a bang, hitting can be at stake. controversial topic, begin by under in late April. body did those things." will grace UM-St. Louis' slumping standing the rules. Because each sport Aside from rules governing when So, what works best for recruiting safely in each of the first 14 games Look at the scandal revolving athletic department, giving UMSL a around basketball superstar, Chris has specific rules, use basketball as a contact may ~ initiated, there are also new players? There are clubs that host chance at success this upcoming year. .- of the season. June 7, 2004 America," Viverito said. Bush was chosen to emcee the The 01ympic flame will be carried event because of past involvement Event marks 34 miles, starting at the Arch and con with the Olympic Garnes and his cluding at Forest Park. Jackie Joyner recognition around St. Louis. marks 100-year Kersee, three-time Olympic gold "Mike has been here since 1985. medalist ill1d East 5t. Lows native, will He's covered the Olympics and he is anniversary of light the Torch Relay Cauldron. on a well known in oW" community. stage at the base of Art Hill. Because he is connected to the net 10yner-Kersee talked briefly about works and Olympics ... he was an 1904 St. Louis being part of the Olympic Torch Relay appropriate choice. He's a good guy during the St. Louis Sports and we really like him," Schreiber Olympic Games Commission press conference, also said. held at Art Hill on June 3. Busb carried the torch in the 1996 "I would like to thank: the St. Louis Atlanta Olympics, and covered the SPOlts Commission, because it is 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. BY GARY SOHN indeed an honor to be able to come "I think this is a great thing for St. Staff \l?riter horne and. celebrate this joyful occa Louis and I am proud to be part of this sion. Being an athlete aIld competing event. I have a long relationship with St. Louis will make history once all over the world the Olympics. I again, when it hosts the Athens 2004- is one thing ... but it think this is a great Olympic Torch Relay at 7:30 p.m. on is another thing thing for St. Louis ----....:. -- Saturday, June 17, atAlt Hill in Forest when your ,com " because it's the Park. munity thinks anniversar-y of the In 1904, St. Louis was the first U.S. you're worthy of a 1904 Olympics city to host the Olympic Games. There cause like this," People might not be and 1904 World will be appearances by former 10yner-Kersee able to travel to Fair," Bush said. Olympians, members of the St. Louis said. Athens, but they can Spectators are Symphony Orchestra, a look back at She also spoke invited to bring a the 1904 Ganles, a fireworks display about the signifi travel to St. Louis. blanket or lawn and conclusion of the Olympic Torch Cill1ce of having all chair to Art Hill. Relay through St. Louis. This event is Olympic presence - Jackie Joyner Kersee There will be lim free to the pUblic. in St. Louis. ited seating avail St. Louis is one of foW" American "People might able. People are Mike Sherwinl 71Je Curren! cities and one of 34 cities worldwide to not be able to trav invited to bring Jackie Joyner-Kersee answers questions from news reporters after a press conference held be part of the first-ever Global Torch el to Athens," "-- their own food and Monday morning at the top of Art Hill in Forest Park. Joyner-Kersee will carry the Olympic Torch Relay. This wiil mark the lOOth Joyner-Kers ee beverages. There across the final leg of a relay through St. Louis. , armiversar), of thel904 Olympic said, ''but they can travel to 5t. Louis will be food and water vendors at the , ( The Olympic Games and the end of the Atfiens 2004- and we can bring those Olympic expe event, however no alcoholic beverages Torch will be Olympic Torch Relay. riences rigbt here." will be permitted in the park. \ relayed through The torch relay has unique impor Several athletes are scheduled to There ar'e several par'king options \ St. Louis on June tance to St. Louis, greater than other appear including Shannon Miller, for those attending the Torch Relay. 17. The torch will cities participating in the 2004 Global seven-time Olyoipic medalist in gym The St. Louis Zoo north and south begin at the Torch Relay, according to Mark nastics; Bonnie Blair, a five-time offer free parking after 7 p.m. Parking Arch, and wind , Schrieber, Director of Marketing ill1d Olympic gold medalist in speed skat will also be available in the upper and through the city Communication for the St. Louis ing; Sammie Henson, a graduate of lower Muny lots, Washington until a torch Sports CommissioIl. Francis Howell High School who won University and on streets throughout lighting ceremo "Every city on the route has its own the silver medal in freestyle wresting at Forest Park, as permitted by law. The ny takes place at end-of-the-day celebration, but only the 2000 Olympics; Wendy Williams, east and west circle lots atop Art Hill Art Hill in Forest one can use the occasion to commem Bridgeton native who won a bronze ill1d at the Art Museum will be Park. orate the centennial of its Olympic medal in diving at the 1988 Olympics; reserved for handicapped parking ill1d ganles," Schreiber said. Craig Virgin, three-time OlympiaIl in parking pass holders. St. Louis Sports Commission track and field from Lebanon, illinois, Deaf Inter-Link will provide sign President Frank Viverito reiterated the and Connie Teaberry, a 1996 lill1guage interpreting services for the importill1ce of this Olympic celebra OlympiaIl from Florissant, Missouri. Celebration. People with disabilities tion. KSDK-TV News Channel 5 anchor requesting accommodations are urged , Torc-h Route "I think it is imPOltant for every St. Mike Bush will emcee the event, to call 314-206-7385. If reques ting " Map courtesy St. Louis Sports Com mission Louisian to know that St. Louis is the scheduled to be televised live by the acconunodations are asked to call at bilth place of the Olympics in NBC affiliate. least 4S hours in advance of the event. UMSLAthl etics celebrates alumni DoYouUketo asta athletes during Hall of Fame ceremony S18 Per Credit Hour Gas ~Sl.B6 Por GaUon ity has Members of the 1973 UM-St. Louis soccer team surround the widow of their late coach Don Dallas during an induction dinner and ceremony into the UMSL Hall of Fame. In 1973, the team claimed UM-St. Louis' first and only NCAA championship. Around 200 people attended the Hall of Fame induction, which also honored seven individuals: Stuart Vogt, Kris Wilmesher, Skip Erwin, Joan Gettemeyer, Jeff Heveroh, Sharon Kampwerth, and Dave Roither. also For More Information Call (314)516-7500 ports rite rs: Or Stop in for a tour today! Pool/Spa &Activitias Sr· to Class e ee UnfurniRhP.d Aoartmants APPLY TODAY AT THE CURRENT Page 10 74e Current June 7,2004 Summer .si zzlers and stinkers Hollywood's summ,er films run' the gamut from silly to spectacul,ar BY CAT n E i'iiiliE MARQUlS~ Take a look at the movies of sum tion/action film that launched Vin the Movie," a computer animated ver attempt to 'save' her possibly gay HOMEYER mer, and what summer movie c.ate Diesel, this time retaining the original sion of the comic strip, which mayor boyfriend. gorie,,; - spectacular, silly, specialty, or director, Twohy, but with added big may not win over kids, and 'The . Special/Serious -Some excellent .'l!fovie Critic sketchy - have to offer this June and budget special effects. Stepford Wives," a tongue-in-cheek films are still running: the re-l-elease of Monty Python's Biblical-era satire, In the summer, Hollywood offers July. On June 18, see the Steven remake of the 1970s dark humor film "Life of Brian," "Super Size Me," and movies in two flavors: spectacular and SpielbergfTom Hanks collaboration, in which real women are replaced by the old-style Italian thriller, "I'm Not silly. Thee spectacular category finds June '''The Terminal," a comic tale inspired man-pJeasing 'idyllic' doubles, star Scared" (reviewed May 3). Also just all the blockbuster wannabes, big-bud by the real story of a man stuck in a ling Bette .Midler and Nicole Kidman. opened for this week only, is the e.l'cel get movies with big name casts, spe SpectacularlBlockbuster - "Spider Paris airport for ten years. When June 18 sees the release of another lent "Twilight SaInurai," one cOf last cial effects films, pumped-up action Man 2" is undoubtedly the biggest transferred to New York, the immi remake, the Jackie Chan version of year's nominees for Best ForeignFi:lm flicks, SCaIY movies aIld tluillers. In blockbuster wannabe coming out this grant (Hanks) gets stuck when war "Around the World in 80 Days," a big Oscar. Opening week EDITOR the silly category, discover light, cot month, but its late relellse (June 30) sends his country to extinction and budget. over-the-top, special effects this are "Carandinl," director Hec.tor ton-candy stuff; comedies, kid flicks, makes room for other mmries to hit him into legal limbo. With Spielberg, jaInrned, Jules Verne-inspired tale star Babenco's ( of "Kiss of the Spider animation and romantic movies. blockbuster status first Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones, ring Steve Coogan, Kathy Bates and PAUL CRUTCHER Woman") film. set in Latin America's Fortunately, in preservation of the A few contenders for summer 'Terminal" has a chance of making Jim Broadbent. The same week wit largest prison and loosely based on a A&EEditor ability to think after consuming too blockbuster have debuted, some more blockbuster status, and along with nesses the release of "Dodgeball: A best-selling novel; " Valentin," an much cinematic cotton candy, art successfully than others. The flawed "Day After Tomorrow," these are Tme Underdog Story," an off-beat phone: 516-5174 Argentine corning-of-age hit abolilt ~ house theaters appear oblivious to the "Troy" is a long shot; however the about as close to thought-provoking as comedy that flirts with an Indy style. 100year-old boy and his father's ex- ~ fax: 516-6811 SlUnmer season, continuing to offer the just-released, environmental science Hollywood will get this June. This low budget mainstream could be girlfriend; "A Slipping- Down L.ife" same mix of intelligent cinema as fiction film, 'The Day After SillylLight - Lots of recently a sleeper delight or small budget silly. usual, including documentaries, for Tomorrow," is a likely winner of the released light and fluffy entertainment However, there is no doubt about the with Lili Taylor and Guy Pearce, in an eign and Indy films. If other films are blockbuster title. "Shrek 2" is a cinch is now out, including "Soul Plane," silly factor in another comedy, Wayans odd adaptation of an Anne Tyler nG¥.el: Humorist called "spectacular" or "silly," maybe for mnaway hit, with a story that is the floating a one-joke comedy about brothers' "White Chicks," due out and a hit from last fall's St. Louis Film these categories should be titled "spe perfect next step. Another contender launching an airline business, the June 23 . Also tentatively set for June Fest, Jonathan Demme's 'The cialties." There aI-e also a few movies for blockbuster status: the third in the much funnier farce "Breakin' All the release is "Saved," a dark comedy Agronomist," a documentary film in limited release, mostly Indies, not Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and Rules" with Jamie Foxx and Gabriel about a mligious girl, starring Jena about popular Haitian hero and patrio~ Sedaris to yet scheduled for release in St. Louis, the Prisoner of Azkaban.'· A few days Union, aIldthe unremarkable comedy Malone, who is demonized by bom Jean Dominique. which mayor may not show up. Call away from release (June 11) is starring Kate Hudson, "Raising again former friend, actress/songstress these films "sketchy." "Chronicles of Riddick," a sequel to Helen." Mandy Moore, when Malone perform the low-budget Aussie science fic- Opening on June 11, are "Garfield: becomes unexpectedly pregnant in an see SUMMER 'MOVIIES, page 9 at Powell Story of the Year delivers mature BY M IKE SHERWIN Jfllsic Editor show to immature audience A one time housecleaner from North Carolina, David SedaI1S has not done too poorly over the past ten BY STEFANIE TAYLOR moment when they would be snatched in screaming lyrics and knocking over years. Sedru.is has risen to great News Editor by a burly and eyer-alert security mic stands. acclaim, peddling his comedic wares guard and then tossed to the s ide of the Junior-sized bikini tops flew into starting with his first appearance on . Story of the Year, a St. Louis home stage. More timid fans simply threw the air when the local bands town band, played on Saturday at National Public Radio's (NPR) their water bottles and shoes on stage announced their heated livalry with "Morning Edition." He read 105 .7 The Point's annual Pointfest 16. to pay homage to the rock stars. the grungier Godsmack. Earlier in the While probably refwed to the "SantaLand Diaries," a recollection of 16 The St. Louis native band encour day, Story fed the conflict when The average age of the fans in attendance, two years he spent working for aged the crowd by telling them, Point fe atured a broadcast "bring-it SOTY put on a mature rock show. Macy's as a slightly-irate Christmas 'There's no place like home!" TIle on." Story antagonized Godsmack by Story of the Year is comprised of elf. "SantaLand Diaries" became the rockers abaIldoned their semi-safe offering a three-on-three physical bat local rockers Dan Marsala on vocals, second most requested show in NPR's stage to join the crowd in body surf tle of the bands. Ryan Phillips and Phillip Sneed on history. ing, but specifically requested a circle Story, which claims Metallica and guitar, Adam Russell on bass, and Josh Through stories like "SantaLand mash insteacL Young girls with auto Deftones as musical inspirations, Wills on dmms. Poised on a small Diaries;' Sedaris guides listeners and graphed cleavage and bright smiles sounds more like a pleasing old stage in an annexed parking lot of readers through absurdities of every eagerly lifted lead singer Marsala over school Rage Against the Machine UMB Pavilion, the band gave the anx day life, taking a Wly and incisive look their heads. meets modem Tool. The band man ious crowd a show that revived the at cultural values, American kitsch and The band has been on their first ages to sing a ballad which includes struggles of growing up in taday's rock lifestyle. year of tour, opening for the estab the lyrics, "Until I die, I'll spill my When old-rock meets new-punk, world. lished Linkin Park, and is slated to heart for you," without dipping into Story sings songs such as "Until me With recurring appearances on headline in this summer's Warped the rock boy-band genre of bands like Day I Die," from Page Avenue, their NPR's 'This American Life," Sedaris Tour with Good ChaI'lotte, Simple Vertical Horizon and Creed. debut album released in September built a strong following which helped Plan, Sugarcult, and many more less Story of The Year may be a mis 2003. The band also proved it is more tluust his first book, "Barrel Fever," recognizable but hopeful bands. The nomer for this concert season, but the than a one-hit wonder with its recent onto the bestseller list. Three best band still maintains that no place in group has promise. After all, those ly released single "Anthem of our sellers later, Sedaris has embarked on the world compares to St. Louis. pre-pUbescent teens will eventually Dying Day." his latest speaking tour which visits St Sensing the age of the crowd, Story grow up to buy Story's explicit lyrics. As the band wanned up to Lynard Louis, June 11, at Powell Symphony fed the intensity by asking the crowd High energy and a modest attitude Skynard, the mostly pre-teen crowd of Hall. The tour chases the heels of to give "a shout out" for their individ make it easy for Story to keep the Sedaris' newest book, "Dress Your fans watched anxiously and tried to ual high schools. The crowd chanted hands of the fans in the air. This much ignore the underage drinking and Family in Corduroy and Denim" "SOTY," to show their local support anticipated "local band gone big" potent smell of burning marijuana. Photo courtesy Denny Fry With a charactelistically nasal, for the much anticipated homecom proved that there is more than rap in Once the show began, the crowd The band Story of the Year performs at Pointfest on Friday Southern drawl and deadpan delivery, ing. Pandemonium nearly empted the St. Louis music scene. As bass thronged to the stage via body surfing. evening at the UMB Bank Pavilion. Sedaris' stories are at their best when when Story invited local hot shots, player Russell said, "It feels good to The surfers eagerly waited for . me delivered by the author himself. An The DaI'e, to corne on stage and assist be home." essay from his fourth book, "Me Talk Pretty One Day," relates a common situation from childhood, music Baldo's on the Hill senres lessons. In Sedaris' world, music 'A Rip in ·Heaven' recounts lessons became a symbolic micro cosm in confronting a dangerous and up great Italian eats distmsting world. r------9T~~ __-- --~ BY MONICA M ARTIN St. ·Louis rape, murder Sedaris was a reluctant music stu ... ' St{ BY CATHERINE MARQUIS. June 19-20. Shakespeare festival runs a scant three breaking efforts to establish diplomat has a Wild Wild West theme. Nino is teur filmmakers. This Yeal-, the show H OMEYER While putists have pointed out that weeks, May 28 to June 20 (except ic ties with communist China in the the circus' populal' aJ.1d award-win case will include many of the fihllS a Shakespeare festival should really June 1, 8 and 17), weather pennitting. late Cold War era. Check the schedule ning, acrobatic clown. The perfonners entered in the local portion of the "48 Movie Critic have more than one of the Bard's The other early season starter is the . online, at www.experienceopera.org, are superb, and come from some of the Hour Film Project," an intemational St. Louis perfonning alts alld enter- plays, the St. Louis Shakespeare festi delightfully accessible Opera Theater or call 314-963-0644 for play dates. greatest circus families around, includ competition in which teaJ.11S of film ~ tainment venues offer a lot to savor val makes up for the single play with a of St. Louis. For opera novices, this is 'The third summer classic is Circus ing the faJ.11oUS Flying Wallendas. makers have 48 hours to write, shoot, this summer. Musical theater, always lively festival atmosphere. After only a highly enjoyable and easy way to dip Flora, a unique gem and national trea Finally, there is the presentation: per edit and score a short film. Those who plentiful in St. Louis, is abundant in four years, the festival is well on its a toe into the pool of opera without sure. Circus Flora lUns this year from fonners are bedecked alld bejeweled didn't get to see these ftlms at the sold summer, with even more musicals at way to becoming a summer tradition. becoming overwhelmed. The operas June 10-27, under the big top in GraJ.1d in fantastic gypsy/Byzantine blends out Webster showing can catch many Stages, the Muny alld other venues in The festival takes place in a natural are sung in English and there is an Center, the lot next to Powell that make watching the show like of them, plus other locals' shott films, the humid months. This summer will . amphitheater in Forest Park, just to the entertaining pre-show lecture explain Symphony Hall. Forget the Ringling watching the interior of the Fox at the St. Louis Filmmakers' also see a number of outdoor festivals east of the St. Louis Art Museum. This ing the plot and providing some amus Brothers Three-Ring Circus, this is Theater get up alld dance. Showcase, July 11-15, at the Tivoli ~ alld a great concert season. festival is free. Unlike other venues, ing historical tidbits, as well. The much better - part traditional circus More infornlation on Circus Flora Theater. In the fine arts alld history vein, bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit Oil, opera features musicians from the St. acts, part theater, alld all gorgeous in a is available at (314)533-1285 or cir . Lastly, for early summer preview, 'The Art of the Osage," a rare display rather thall being charged a fee to rent Louis Symphony and brings rising personal, intimate venue which makes cusflora.org. there are more cinematics. The Tivoli of the alts of the original MissoUlians them, and feel free to bring a picnic staJ.-s to the Loretto Hilton stage, along the acts even more thrilling. Other In July, there is the Cinema St. offers a pelfect solution for cinephile is a must -see, along with the History dinner or purchase something at the with gorgeous costumes and sets. This small, traditional circuses, like the Big Louis' St. Louis Filmmakers' insomniacs, a "Reel Late" series of Museum's displays on Lewis and concessions tent. But get there early - year the big opera is Bizet's "Carmen," Apple Circus, can not compare to Showcase. Cinema St. Louis is the midnight shows. The series presents Claik Sample some of the commem- very early - to get a good view of the one of the world's most popular operas Circus Flora in sheer beauty or year-round organization that brings the cult favorites, edgy filins, some clas ~ orative festi vities for the 100 yeal' stage. Fortunately, the pre-show feast due to its memorable music and fiery thrilling artistry. annual St. Louis International Film sics and campy, offbeat alld obscure anniversary of the 1904 St. Louis ing alld enteltainment is half the fun. story. The contemporary opera this A narrative stoty loosely ties the Festival in the fall. The St. Louis films. The guys at the Tivoli usually World's Fair, including a showing of Picnic on the grass; watch roving jug year is "Nixon in China," a critically acts together, adding a dash of theater Filmmakers' Showcase is a chance for hit the mark with their selections. the Judy Garland classic "Meet Me in glers, Elizabethall dancers and other praised and popular operatic tale of to the show This year's story, audiences to see a program of short St. Louis" at the Tivoli, Jnne 12-13 and pre-show entertainers. The President Nixon's 1970s ground- "Kawayo: Nino alld the Wild West," filins by local professional and ama- .~. UMM ~~ _ ~ ~'!~~ .f!~l~~?"!_PC!~~_. !.q __ . ~ calendar. . A schedule can also be 16), which shares the title but, appar Filmmakers' Showcase at the Tivoli. found on its website (www.landmark ently and unfortlmately, none of the This year, the showcase will include theatres.com, then click on St. Louis). intent of Asimov's stories. Other many of the excellent short films that Other Indy, foreign and documentary thriller and action releases are 'The competed in the local section of the films to watch for from the Tivoli and Clearing" (July 2) which stars Robert international "48 Hour Film Project." elsewhere, are "Coffee and Redford, Willem Dafoe and Helen The Tivoli will also continue its ~. Cigarettes," "Love Me If You Dare," Mirren, in a thriller about a kidnapped series of one-week-only frIms. "The Door in the Floor," "A Widow executive; M. Night Shyamalan's Opening on July 2 is an intriguing for One Year" and "I'll Sleep When supernatural thriller "The Village" documentaIY from an Egyptian I'm Dead." (July 30); and Halle Berry's American frlmmaker which gives a Sketchy - One film that looks like "Catwoman" (July 23). Also on July behind-the-scenes look at the Arab it will be approaching St. Louis is 9, there is "King Arthur," which pur news service AI Jazerra, titled '''The 'The Mother," but info is sketchy. ports to be a "demystified" take on the Control Room." On July 16, 'The Ir ~ , Not yet slotted for St. Louis: Nick legend, but producer, Jerry Story of the Weeping CaJ.11el" arrives, Cassavetes' new frlm, "Notebook." Bruckenheimer is notorious for big a visually beautiful alld delightful doc There is also "Grand Theft Parsons," a explosions but not medieval lore or umentary about a traditional family Sundance entry about a guy kidnap romallce. ranch in Mongolia that is as lyrical as " .s~Ilt-et1c..e Dr +...,,0, 'tell Y"le ping the corpse of his pal, Gram Silly/Light -July 9, we get come a fairy tale. July 23 brings the prize 'I ~ ho..... /J f""Y Vo \.A +-0 wor Parsons. to make good on a promise to dies "Sleepover," a teen-themed winning documentaIY, "The w '" bury him at the Joshua Tree. movie about an all-night scavenger Corporation," which presents an ' lA.50 "'+ +"'-e ho.J f'..... + p/(70.t1t. .. "Napoleon Dynamite," another hunt with Spy Kid Alexa Vega, also entertaining and informative view of Sundance Festival entry, about an Will Ferrell's 19705 themed the past and future of a pervasive and ) eccentric kid trying to help his best "Anchorman." July 16 finds Hilary influential Palt of our liv~--the cor friend become class president, the Duff's "Cinderella Story." Released poration. Rounding out July is a doc Hollywood insider tale ''Frankie and July 30, the live action vension of the umentaIy about writer Charles Johnny Are Married," and also ·1960s British TV series Bukowski, "Bukowski: Born Into . 'Pacing Windows." an ItaliaJ.1 hit with "Thunderbirds" aJ.1d "Harold aJ.1d This," July 30. rave reviews about a woman who Kumar Go to White Castle," from the Sketchy - These might show up takes in an amnesic Hohx.aust sur guy who brought us "Dude, i\'nere's on local screens in July or August: VIVor. My Car?" Disney will release the "Danny Deckchair," a quirky comedy aptly-titled docunlentary "America's with Rbys Ifalls that appears to have JULy Heart and Soul.' been inspired by the Darwin Specialty/Seriou - Set fur release, AWal'd-winning ( true) event when a www.thecurrentonline.com SpectacularJBlockbuster - July's July 2, is "Before Sunset," Indy direc man tied a too many helium balloons lineup is heavy with thrillers and tor Richard Linklater's sequel to to his lawn chair and launched himself action. First, note the exception - "Before Sunrise," which has been get into the stratosphere. something elegallt. Opening July 9 is ting good reviews at film festivals. There are a few other possibili "De-Lovely," a musical about leg Tentatively scheduled for July release ties: surf doc. "Riding Giants," endary cOffiIXJser Cole Porter, staning is a comedy/romaJ.1ce named Chinese drama ''Zhou Yu De Huo Kevin Klein and featuring Elvis "Undertaking Betty" with stars Alfred Che," documentary "Metallica," alter Costello performing some of the clas Molina, Brenda Blethyn and native comedy "Touch of Pink," sic hits. Christopher Walken; also, the hit from Sundance hit "Maria, Full of Grace:' fII Back to the thrillers: big stuff the Toronto and Venice film festivals French Canadian "Seducing Dr. includes 'The Bourne Supremacy," in Japan, "Zatoicbi: The Blind Lewis, a re-release of "Donnie sequel to "Bourne Identity" "lith star, SwordsmaJ.1." On July 30, moviego Darko," Japanese thriller "The Matt Damon, but without director, ers should get Spike Lee's latest, "She Grudge," Colin Farrell's vehicle, "A Doug Limon: Jonathan Demme's Hate Me." Home at the End of the World," Zach updated rem:tk:e of the political July 9-11, the Tivoli has the won Braff and Natalie POltruaJ.1'S SundaJ.1ce thriller, "The Manchurian Candidate" derful French classic, "Umbrellas of entry, ''Garden State," and the French ~ (July 30), starring Denzel Cherbourg," a visual delight on the romance, "Intimate Strangens." Washington; and the Wil Smith sci big screen. July 11-15, Cinema SI. ence fiction vehicle "I Robot" (July Louis presents the St. Louis Tired of making websites that only your little brother will look at? Apply at r.he Current as web editor. Call 516-5174 or visit 388 rJ1SC ~ UNIVERSAL Current ~ . invite you and a guest to a special screening. Stop by The Current offices at 388 Millennium Student Center to pick up a complimentary screening pass for two to see THE CHRONICLES OF RID DICK No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Passes available on a first-come. first-served basis. Participating sponsors are ineligible. IN THEATERS FRIDAY• .JUNE 11 TH Page 12 SAYAN, from page 7 --_. ._ .._--_.--- - - Savan gave examples of how the ately if attacked. Savan gave ej'(~les of candi second campaign commandment has Michael Dukakis learned this the dates who did not heed his sixtil worked. hard way in the 1988 election, campaign commandment. " "What the Republicans didn't according to Savan's lecture because "Guys like Vice President Agnew learn in 1992 and 1996 was that you he did not respond immediately to were perfect for the j0b. However, can't be elected by appealing to your negative attacks, and it ultimately Dan Quayle wasn't; Ihe w,asm't taken own base. In 1990, Buzz Westfall, a cost Dukakis the election. seriously by anybody. When George Democrat ran for County Executive. "He counted on the good sense of W. [Bush's] campaign got ,the mes He won handily in Republican St. the American public to see past the sage out that McCain was 'nuts,' Louis County. Why? He appealed ridiculous attacks on him; that he because of his treatment, as a prison- '" to Republican and middle-of-the [supposedly] wasn't a patriot, that he er of war, they [political advisors] road Democrats. The liberal was [supposedly] in favor of black made sure that the shrub [George w.] Democrats, like me, didn't like it, but convicts raping white women, that didn't say it," Sayan said. we voted for him anyway. he [supposedly] polluted the Boston Savan's seventh and final cam Republicans didn't like it, but they harbor," Sayan said. paign commandment; spend the bulk wouldn't have approved of anything of your dollars on TV Westfall did. The problem was, his "This is the most important cam opponent, who was running as a paign commandment to remember, downright conservative, only carried because it incorporates all the other the hard-core Republican vote," --"-- commandments. Spending money Savan said. "Clinton won the elec on ads in newspapers, surveys and tions in 1992 and 1996 by appealing Could you win with* direct mail is a waste of time," Savan to the center, and incidentally, the out using my seven said. ignorants." commandments? "Don't spend money on newspa Savan's third campaign com per ads. The ignorant don't read mandment; always go for the emo Maybe, but I would* newspapers and, particularly, not tional appeal. "Nearly all people n't count on it. newspaper ads for politicians. Don't make decisions emotionally and not spend too much for surveys. Don't with their brains. He says that they use target mailing. The ignorants - Sid Savan do it with their gut," Savan said. don't open direct mail. It requires "Is there anything we buy logical reading," Savan said. ly; SUV's or Tommy Hilfiger "But the ignorants do watch TV, clothes?" Savan said. ''Especially --" and lots of it. They listen to radio, the ignorants, who vote with their too. Buy radio [ads], after you've emotions." saturated TV With the high cost of Appealing to ignorant voters' "When you don't fight back media, concentrate your dollars try emotions is effectual because "they immediately, you tell the ignorants ing to reach the ignorants through won't take the time to attack politics that the attack was true. The quicker TV," Savan said. from an intellectual basis." and stronger [a candidate is to] The candidate who does the best Negative campaigns work was answer an attack, the better. Don't job following Savan's seven cam Savan's fourth campaign command let it sink in," Sayan said. paign commandments will win the ment. Savan's sixth campaign com next presidential election, according "It's easier to get people to vote mandment; let somebocly else fling to his lecture series. Audience poll against someone than for someone. the dirt. results from Savan's lecture series Mike Sherwin! The CummJ It's much easier to get the ignorants '1t is not the responsibility of the predicted Kerry to win the 2004 Sid Sayan delivers his last of three lectures, where he predicted the outcome of the 2004 to vote against someone," Savan candidate to resolve major problems, presidential election. Presidential election. He used "Savan Seven Campaign Commandments" to explain his prediction. said. but someone else in the campaign, "Could you win without using my Savan's fifth campaign com such as the vice president nominee," seven commandments? May,be, but mandment was fight back immedi- Savan said. I wouldn't count on it," Sayan said. FERRIS WHEEL, from page 6 ~--~~~------~------Laura Holloway, website editor for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to the Missouri Division of Tourism, 9 p.m. Admission . prices are $2 for believes the Giant Wheel is just one of adults, $1 for children ages 4 to 12 many incredible attractions added in years old and free for those younger St. Louis this year. than 3. The wheel is located in Forest H\Vhile smaller than the famous Park on McKinley Drive between the Ferris Wheel that was on site in Forest green houses and ball fields. Park during the 1904 Fair, the Giant Other "Celebrate 2004" events Wheel is a tip of the hat to one of the include the River Splash water screen popular attractions at the fair and, in a and music spectacular, U.S . Olympic way, brings back the flavor of the fair Trial , dining at Eats Bridge and to the park," Holloway said. Independence Day events. Those who've yet to ride the Giant "Close to 17 million people visit St. Wheel can take a ride to the top, May Louis each year. I'm excited about all 26 Ibm August 19. of this year's many special events '1 think that this Ferris wheel is relating to the Lewis and Clark Bi something that people of all ages can Centermial, the 1904 World's Fair and enjoy throughout the summer," St. the first U.S. Olympic Games L()uis resident, Linda Zimmennan Centermials," Holloway said. said. For more infonnation about The Giant Wheel is open Monday "Celebrate 2004" events, visit thru Thursday, noon to 6 p.m., and www.celebrate2004.org. Riders hang on as they experience Forest Park's "Great Ferris Wheel." Left: "The Giant Wheel" is Forest Park's latest attraction, albeit a temporary one. The ferris wheel is located near the ball fields along Highway 40, and is part of the "Celebrate 2004" activities commemorating the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. 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